2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs 2005 Ford F-150
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 2005 Ford F-150 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 525 | 1,112 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 295 | 95 |
| Investigations | 0 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 20 | 50 |
| Fire reports | 34 | 29 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 13–17 | 14–15 |
| Median reported mileage | 63,000 mi | 62,338 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Ford F-150 |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 18 | 260 |
| Electrical System | 189 | 73 |
| Air Bags | 51 | 101 |
| Power Train | 36 | 112 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 46 | 90 |
| Engine | 18 | 117 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 18 | 111 |
| Service Brakes | 82 | 21 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 72 | 81 |
| Brake problems | 29 | 25 |
| Airbag warning light | 22 | 21 |
| Electrical failures | 21 | 0 |
| Stalling | 16 | 91 |
| Clunking / rattling | 15 | 31 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 23 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 65 |
2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2005 Ford F-150
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.